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To participate in the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library Teen Summer Reading Program, you must earn Stamps on your You Are Here! Passport. Those entering grades 6-12 are encouraged to complete the challenge.Stamps are earned by reading or attending programs. Simply check off your completed activity and bring your Passport to the Teen Librarian for the Stamp.Each participant who completes the program (receives 8 stamps) will receive one free book of their choice from the You Are Here! bookshelf at the Teen Services Desk and will get an entry into the Big End of Summer Raffle. Each additional Stamp will earn an additional entry. Earn the Book Lover Bonus Stamp and receive a $10 deposit into a new or existing TD Bank Young Saver Account.
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Road Trip
Road Trip Booklist These are just a few books which feature a road trip. If you find another one, go ahead and read it. Zig Zag by Ellen WittlingerAbundance of Katherines by John GreenGoing Bovine by Libba BrayOstrich Boys by Keith GrayAmy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan MatsonSolace of the Road by Siobhan DowdA Love Tory Starring My Dead Best Friend by Emily HornerTwo Way Street by Lauren BarnholdtCrash into Me by Albert BorrisHow to be Bad by E. Lockhart, Sarah Mlynowski and Lauren MyracelLightning Thief by Rick RiordanHomecoming by Cynthia VoightRules of the Road by Joan BauerAs Easy as Falling off the Face of the Earth by Lynne Rae PerkinsPaper Towns by John Green Illegal by Bettina Restrepo
World Tour
World Tour Booklist These are just a few books which take place around the world. If you find another one, go ahead and read it. Peak by Roland SmithHeist Society by Ally CarterHome is Beyond the Mountains by Celia Barker LottridgeLondon Eye Mystery by Siobhan DowdThe Red Pyramid by Rick RiordanNorth of Beautiful by Justina Chen HeadleySubway Girl by P.J. ConverseThe Queen of Water by Laura Resau & Maria Virginia FaringangoThe Book of Trees by Leane LiebermanThe Alphabet of Dreams by Susan FletcherSold by Patricia McCormickPanama by Shelby HiattBound by Donna Jo NapoliA Walkin in my World edited by Anne MazerKeeper by Kathi AppeltThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Mystery
Mystery Books There are hundreds of Mystery Books to choose from. Below are a selection of the newest and most popular mysteries in the Teen Zone. To earn your stamp, you don't have to pick from this list--you can read any Mystery Novel.Dark Days of Hamberger Halpin by Josh BerkDown the Rabbit Hole by Peter AbrahamsBig Boned by Meg CabotClarity by Kim HarringtonYou Killed Wesley Payne by Sean BeadoinCryers Cross by Lisa McMannTwin's Daughter by Lauren Baratz-LogstedBlood on my Hands by Todd StrasserAngel of Death by Alane FergusonFirst Shot by Walter SorrellsThe Season by Sarah MacLean
Historical
Historical Fiction Books There are hundreds of Historical Fiction Novels to choose from. Below are a selection of the newest and most popular in the Teen Zone. To earn your stamp, you don't have to pick from this list--you can read any Historical Fiction Novel.Briar Rose by Jane YolenCountdown by Deborah WilesNobody's Prize by Esther M. FriesnerDust by Arthur SladeOkay for Now by Gary SchmidtThe Book Theif by Marcus Zusak Pirates by Celia ReesRevolution by Jennifer DonnellyDeath Cloud by Andrew LaneForge by Laurie Halse AndersonBoy in the Stripped Pajamas by John BoyneElephant Run by Roland SmithPurple Daze by Sherry Shahan
SciFi
SciFi Booklist There are hundreds of SciFi Novels to choose from. Below are a selection of the newest and most popular in the Teen Zone. To earn your stamp, you don't have to pick from this list--you can read any SciFi Novel.Across the Universe by Beth RevisEpic by Connor KostickInfernal Devices by Philip ReeveFeed by M.T. AndersonHalo: The Flood by William C. DietzTurnabout by Margaret Peterson HaddixVirals by Kathy ReichsWither by Lauren DeStephanoKnife of Never Letting Go by Patrick NessHuman.4 by Mike LancasterEnclave by Ann AquirreShip Breaker by Paolo BacigalupiThe Blending Time by Michael P. KinchWeb of Titan by Dom TestaI am Number Four by Pittacus LoreCarbon Diaries 2015 by Staci Lloyd
AudioBooks
Audio Booklist The Booth & Dimock Memorial Library has many audio books. Below are a selection of the newest and most popular in the Teen Zone. To earn your stamp, you don't have to pick from this list--you can listen to any audiobook. Wintergirls by Laurie Halse AndersonThe Cardturner by Louis SacharPirates by Celia ReesBruiser by Neal ShustermanUnwind by Neal ShustermanDairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert MurdockThe Red Pyramid by Rick RiordanBetween Shades of Gray by Ruta SeptysBitter Melon by Cara ChowHarry Potter by J.K. Rowling
Non Fiction
Non-Fiction Booklist The Booth & Dimock Memorial Library has countless Non-Fiction selections for every topic. Below is a selection of the newest and most popular in the Teen Zone. To earn your stamp, you don't have to pick from this list--you can read any non-fiction book. Tweak by Nic SheffSoul Surfer by Bethany HamiltonThe World Tomorrow by Yannick MongetHow They Croaked by Georgia Bragg and Kevin O'MalleyThe Real Alice in Wonderland by C.M. Rubin and Gabriella RubinOn Parade: The Hidden World of Animals in Entertainment by Rob LaidlawStyle by Lauren ConradDuctigami by Joe WilsonGame Day by Kevin SylvesterThe History of Rock Bands by Scott Witmer
Welcome To
Welcome to the Teen Zone Below is a list of books perfect for those new to the Teen Zone. Rescuing Seneca Crane by Susan RunholtHoot by Carl HiaasenShimmer by Alyson NoelSpray by Harry EdgeViola in Reel Life by Adriani TrigianiWaiting for Normal by Leslie ConnorThe Dairy Queen Series by Catherine Gilbert MurdockMagic Thief by Sara PrineausThe Wednesday Wars by Gary SchmidtPenny from Heaven by Jennifer L. HolmPeak by Roland SmithFinding Miracles by Julia AlvarezBounce by Natasha FriendAliens of Vacation by Clete Barrett SmithAfter Ever After by Jordan SonnenblickTuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Adult for YA
Adult Books for TeensBelow are several books for those who are done with the Teen Zone, or are starting to explore Adult fiction. Many are winners of the Alex Awards. Alex Award winning books are written for adults but have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares Sarah's Key by Tatiana de RosnayStupid and Contagious by Caprice CraneThe Lock Artist by Steve HamiltonThe Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee BenderThe Magicians by Lev GrossmanStiches: A Memoir by David SmallThe Good Thief by Hannah TintiThree Girls and Their Brother by Theresa RebeckBad Monkeys by Matt RuffThe Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz
Road Trip Movies
Road Trip MoviesBelow are just a few movies featuring a Road Trip. You may watch one of these or another of your choosing.Lord of the RingsWizard of OzTommy BoyDumb & DumberThe Muppet MovieCollege Road TripPirates of the CaribbeanNational Treasure
World Tour Movies
World Tour MoviesBelow are just a few movies featuring that take place around the world. You may watch one of these or another of your choosing.Sisterhood of the Traveling PantsSisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2Letters to JulietIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullSeven Years in TibetInvictusThe Kite RunnerYear OneMarie AntoinetteMamma MiaLand of the LostPride and PrejudiceKing KongThe CoveThe Forbidden KingdomCaramel
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To earn Stamps on your You Are Here! Passport you must complete one of the activities listed in a Passport block. Check off your completed activity and bring your Passport to the Teen Librarian.Attending certain events or reading a book from the Summer Booklists will earn Stamps, but there are many more ways, so be sure to get your Passport. When you completing the Library Challenge, you will receive one free book from the You Are Here! bookshelf and an entry into the Big End of Summer Raffle. Additional Stamps earn additional entries. Earn the Book Lover Bonus Stamp and receive a $10 deposit into a new or existing TD Bank Young Saver Account.
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Harry Potter Movie Marathon June 30 from 11am - 8pm & July 14 from 10:00am - 8:00pmHarry Potter Movies all day long. Well provide some food, but feel free to bring snacks!Map-It: Map Crafts - July 7 _ 4pm Create your own accessories, wallets and luggage tags out of street maps.Henna Art - July 12 from 3:30pm - 5:30pmLearn about the practice of Mehndi Henna and then receive a tattoo from a licensed artist.The Pharos Curse: A Murder Mystery - July 19 _5pmTravel back to Ancient Egypt, or at least back to Egyptian Prom Night. Come and help your fellow detectives solve the prom queens murder!Game Night - July 21 _5pmAll the classics: Scrabble, Monopoly, Sorry and More!National Smash - July 23 from 10am - 3pmAn extra meeting of the Gaming Club where you can compete against libraries across the country in an Epic Super Smash Bros. Brawl Wii Tournament! Caragh OBrien Author Visit - July 28 from 6:30pm - 7:30pmPart of the Connecticut Authors Trail, Caragh OBrien is the author of Birthmarked. She will be talking about her novels as well as her writing process. This is an event you dont want to miss.Candy Sushi - August 4 from 2pm - 3pmMake your own delicious sushi rolls out of candy.Disney Scene It - August 5 from 4pm - 5:30pmDo you know enough Disney Trivia to beat your friends in Scene It? Drumming About You - August 18 from 4pm - 5pmDrummer Bob Bloom will visit Coventry, perform on many different types of drums, in this program where everyone gets to drum!Chess Tournament - August 19 from 4pm -5:30pmPut your chess skills to the test in this in-house tournament with prizes.Nutmeg Read-A-Thon - August 25 _ 10:30amFinish up your summer reading by reading Nutmeg Nominee, I Am A Genius of Unspeakable Evil, and I Want to be Your Class President in one day. Lunch will be provided. Movie Nights ----VOTE HERE!June 28 _ 6 pm / July 8 & 29 _ 4pm / August 23 _ 6pmMovie titles will be announced as the dates get closer. You can look online at www.coventrypl.org/teen-servicesJune 28--I am Number FourJuly 8--???July 29--???August 23--???Gaming Club June 29 from 4pm - 6pm August 3 from 4pm -6pm & 17 from 2pm - 4pm The Gaming Club is a chance to play Wii, PS2, DS and Computer Games with your friends. Chess Club July 6 frin 2pm - 3:30pm & August 2 from 2pm - 4pmCompete against your friends, practice and learn the game.T.A.B. July 26 & August 24 from 2pm - 3:30pmLearn about what the Teen Advisory Board is for and have your say in the Teen Zone.
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Every one who completes the Summer Reading Challenge by earning 8 Stamps will recieve a free book from the selection at the Teen Services Desk. You Can Earn Prizes Three Ways:(1) There will be a weekly drawing after close of day on Saturdays. Winners will be contacted on Tuesdays. Simply place your name in the Globe each time you visit the library to be eligible. (2) The Big End Of Summer Prizes will be Drawn on August 23. Entries must be submitted by August 20th. To Enter the Big End of Summer Drawing, you must earn 8 Stamps on you You Are Here! Passport You can receive an additional entry ticket for each additional Stamp after the first 8. (3) Read 10 Books to earn the Book Lovers Bonus Stamp. TD Bank will deposti $10 into a new or existing Young Saver Account when a Teen under 18 reads 10 books as part of a library summer reading program. Ask at the Teen Services Desk for more info.
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